by JS Daniel

Created on: October 03, 2009

"Can I daddy can I please"

I said as my hair danced with the autumn breeze.

"Alright" he said still thinking if he should,

"as long as you are with me, being good".

That night I could not wait for the touch of rays

that would wake me up shining on my face.

Tossing and turning all night long,

I ran to my dad at the first light of dawn.

There on my table, that was white in color,

sat the big orange pumpkin, we bought from Mr. Muller.

Let draw the face my dad said handing me a marker,

I did with all efforts to make sure the lines were darker.

As I drew the mouth which was to be carved,

I thought to myself that it was very hard.

"Careful daddy" I said as he cut

the pumpkins top to create a hat.

He cleaned the pumpkin in and out

making sure he did not miss a spot.

Holding my hand that held the knife,

we carved together, brining the pumpkin to life.

We placed him out our front door,

"nice" said my mum and I wanted to hear more.

With pride I stood near my pumpkin light,

that had a smile that made it look bright.

Now I sit, my daughters hand in mine,

carving a pumpkin along the drawn lines.

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